Fritz

While growing up, Herself had a dachshund named Fritz.  Technically, he was the family dog, but she likes to think that he was particularly fond of her.  He would frequently make himself at home in her lap, aligning himself with her outstretched legs and resting his chin on her knee. 

Fritz was dignified, serene, and thoughtful.  A calming force, he would sit with Herself when she was upset, until she felt better due to his soothing presence.  He enjoyed car rides and barked at motorcycles.  He chased squirrels.  In his later years, Herself would cook him his special hamburgers and add a bit of extra vegetable oil to the pan to aid his digestion. He enjoyed it.

He was a Very Good Dog indeed.